Batista was quick to admit to the entertainment aspect of professional wrestling.
"It's not really so much about the moves you do or stunts you perform. We're telling stories in the ring – who's the good guy and who's the bad guy," the four-time world heavyweight champion told INQUIRER.net in an interview.
"We try to make it as dramatic as possible because that's what draws the crowd in and makes them emotionally invested in a wrestling match," he continued.
Batista, who is half-Filipino, half-Greek, is in Manila promoting upcoming WWE events courtesy of local cable channel Jack TV.
"What I have always admired about my grandfather is that he was very driven. He was what you would call a hustler, a go-getter," he said.
He was born David Michael Bautista Jr., and admitted to have been estranged from his father but grew up close his grandfather who passed away 10 years ago.
"Being driven is what I would say I got from him [my grandfather]. I'm a living proof that dreams do come true," he declared.
Thanks Batista...Thanks Dave for this wonderful visit in OUR home country...and thanks for the opportunity in telling us some inspirational words...
